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Torrent Streamer Roadmap

Completed Features ✅

  • Multi-protocol torrent streaming (HTTP, DLNA, RTP/UDP, SAP)
  • Modern responsive UI with dark/light themes
  • Real-time statistics dashboard
  • DLNA device discovery and casting
  • SQLite database with ORM (Movies, Sessions, History, Bookmarks)
  • Duplicate torrent detection
  • Metadata headers (title, quality, year)

Current Sprint - Dashboard Enhancements 🚧

1. Video Player Integration

  • Embedded HTML5 video player in dashboard
  • Playback controls (play/pause/stop)
  • Video player sync with DLNA casting
  • Picture-in-picture support

2. Stream Controls

  • One-click DLNA cast from dashboard
  • Playback position tracking
  • Resume from last position
  • Volume control sync across devices

3. Library & History

  • Movie library grid view with filters
  • Watch history timeline
  • Bookmark management
  • Search and sort functionality
  • Movie metadata editing
  • Poster/thumbnail support

Next Sprint - AirPlay Support 📱

  • AirPlay device discovery (Bonjour)
  • AirPlay casting implementation
  • Unified playback controller (HTTP/DLNA/AirPlay)
  • Multi-device casting

Future Features 🔮

Media Management

  • Automatic metadata fetching (TMDB/OMDB API)
  • Subtitle support (WebVTT, SRT)
  • Multiple audio track selection
  • Playlist creation
  • Collections and categories

Advanced Streaming

  • Adaptive bitrate streaming (HLS/DASH)
  • Hardware transcoding (VAAPI/NVENC)
  • Multiple quality profiles
  • Bandwidth throttling

User Experience

  • Progressive Web App (PWA)
  • Mobile-responsive UI improvements
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Gesture controls for mobile
  • Multi-language support

Social Features

  • Watch together (sync playback)
  • Ratings and reviews
  • Recommendations engine
  • User profiles and preferences

Hardware Remote Control 🎮

MVP Specification

Hardware: ESP32 or Wemos D1 Mini + I2C OLED (128x64) Connectivity: WiFi → REST API communication Power: USB-C or Li-Po battery with charging circuit

Features

Display (OLED 128x64)

  • Current movie title (scrolling if long)
  • Playback status (▶ ⏸ ⏹)
  • Progress bar with time (mm:ss / mm:ss)
  • Volume level indicator
  • Network status icon
  • Battery level (if battery powered)

Controls

  • Rotary Encoder: Volume/Seek control with push button
  • 4 Navigation Buttons: Up/Down/Left/Right
  • 3 Action Buttons: Play/Pause, Stop, Cast
  • Optional: IR receiver for universal remote compatibility

Functionality

  • Stream selection from library
  • Playback control (play/pause/stop/seek)
  • Volume adjustment
  • Device selection (DLNA/AirPlay)
  • Real-time feedback on OLED
  • Low-latency response (<100ms)
  • Auto-sleep mode to save power

Implementation Phases

  1. Phase 1: Basic REST API client + OLED display

    • Connect to server
    • Display current stream info
    • Basic navigation

  2. Phase 2: Playback controls

    • Play/Pause/Stop buttons
    • Volume control with rotary encoder
    • Seek functionality

  3. Phase 3: Advanced features

    • Library browsing on device
    • Device/protocol selection
    • Battery management
    • OTA firmware updates

API Endpoints Needed

GET  /api/remote/status          - Get current playback status
POST /api/remote/control         - Send control commands
GET  /api/remote/library         - Get simplified library list
POST /api/remote/select          - Select movie to play
GET  /api/remote/devices         - Get available cast devices

Estimated Cost

  • ESP32 Dev Board: $5-10
  • I2C OLED Display: $3-5
  • Rotary Encoder: $2-3
  • Push Buttons: $2-5
  • Enclosure (3D printed): $2-5
  • Total: ~$15-30 per unit

Development Timeline

  • Week 1: Hardware assembly + basic firmware
  • Week 2: API integration + display rendering
  • Week 3: Control implementation + testing
  • Week 4: Enclosure design + final polish

Infrastructure

DevOps

  • Docker containerization
  • Docker Compose for easy deployment
  • CI/CD pipeline
  • Automated testing
  • Performance monitoring

Security

  • User authentication
  • API rate limiting
  • HTTPS support
  • Content encryption for casting
  • Access control lists

Scalability

  • Distributed torrenting
  • Load balancing
  • CDN integration
  • Database optimization
  • Caching layer (Redis)

Community & Documentation

  • Comprehensive API documentation
  • Installation guides
  • Video tutorials
  • Contributing guidelines
  • Plugin system for extensions

Last Updated: 2025-12-29 Version: 0.2.0-alpha